SHARP LC-32A33M - 32" Multi System LCD Flat Panel HDTV With PAL/NTSC/ SECAM Tuner For Worldwide Use. Piano Black Finish

Product Description

WXGA ASV LCD Panel by Sharp ASV LCD Technology (1366 x 768) Piano Black Finishing to match any rooms Elegance. Built In TELETEXT Circuit (TOP/FLOF) Muilt System TV Tuner (PAL/SECAM/NTSC) HDMI Input X 2 PC Input Optical Audio out X 1 Component Input (Y/Pr/Pb) X 2 S-Video Input X 1 Composite (AV) Video Input X 2 Composite (AV) Video Output X 1 RS232C Terminal X 1 176º/176º Viewing Angles are so wide you can view AQUOS Liquid Crystal Televisions from anywhere in the room! Power Consumption AC: 158W Audio Output: RCA: L/R x 1 ENERGY STAR® Compliant Dimensions: 797 x 544 x 250 with stand Dimensions: 797 x 533 x 116 without stand Weight: 18.5KG (with table stand) Weight: 16.5KG (without table stand) World-wide Dual Voltage 110-240 volts 50-60 hertz

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30922 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sharp
• Display size: 32

Features

• Sharp LC-32A33M Multisystem LCD TV Pal NTSC Secam 110 - 220 volts
• Multy System / Multi voltage / For world wide use Pal - Secam - NTSC Multi-system
• 110 volts, 220 volts, 230 volts, 240 volts
• TRUE Hi Def 32" wide LCD Screen with 1080i. HDMI input, PC input
• World-Wide NTSC/PAL/SECAM Color System - Watch any video signal on this TV! NTSC M, PAL BG/PAL I/Secam BG, DK/ PAL DK TV tuners

Sharp LC52SB55U 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Product Description

Sharp's LC-52SB55U Full HD 1080p LCD TV provides a slim, versatile high-definition television solution with a distinctive design. It features a high-performance ASV LCD panel for high brightness, a 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, low-reflection glare protection and wide viewing angles.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20669 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC52SB55U
• Dimensions: 33.78" h x 49.30" w x 13.50" l, 101.40 pounds
• Display size: 52

Features

• 52" HDTV LCD-TV with Full HD 1080p Resolution
• 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing
• 4 HDMI Inputs for convenient connection to digital devices
• PC Input conveniently turns your TV into a PC monitor

Customer Reviews

Great TV at a great price!
After contemplating the decision to replace my 32" HD Toshiba tube TV for over a year, this Sharp TV went on-sale for Black Friday and I couldn't pass up the bargain.

I had and have done a TON of research on LCD TVs and I would always end up not buying one due to the prevalence of the "next year's model will be even better" mentality that the manufacturers continue to push.

Well, I can tell you that while this TV may not be some top-of-the-line Sony or Pioneer, the picture is quite frankly fantastic.

I truly believe that we have entered the realm that audio equipment exist in within the TV product space, there's plenty of ultra high-end audio gear out there that costs 10 times as much as the consumer stuff, but most people don't care to may such a premium for little additional value.

So, my point is that while this TV doesn't have the fastest refresh time, best contrast ratio, or 120Hz technology that competing TVs have I have yet to be anything but impressed with the performance. I will also say that since the cable and satellite companies compress the heck out of their signals the TV will not be the deciding factor for quality of the picture most of the time.

I did also purchase a Blu-ray player to use with the TV. As of this writing I have not played Blu-ray disc, but I have played many regular DVDs which are up-converted to 1080p with great results.

What I like about this TV is that each input can be tuned independently for all picture settings(I used the THX tuner for my Blu-ray input), and there are a TON of settings. The dynamic backlighting works perfectly and when it adjusts it will show you the adjustment via a series of leaf icons; this tells you how bright the backlight is being set to.
Also, being able to custom name all of the inputs as well as skip the ones that aren't connected is great.

Audio-wise, the sound is fine. I use a 5.1 surround system for all DVD/Blu-ray movies and when we are watching a movie on cable, but for standard programming the sound is fine. It probably can use more bass, but where the heck are you going to fit a cone and magnet in this thing?

Finally, the dimensions of the TV are listed somewhat incorrectly as the set is only maybe 6 inches deep, but the stand is 12 inches in depth. I was also surprised at how light the panel itself is - I've hung plasmas that were only 42" and they weighed a ton... this set is very light from a weight perspective.

Ultimately, I couldn't be happier with this TV and with the $500 or more dollars I saved compared to similar sets I was able to buy a great Blu-ray player and cables plus still have cash left over.

Sharp LC52SB55U - Excellent Value!
I purchased this TV from B&M Best Buy for $1,199 + 4 yr Black Tie warranty ($99) + Free in-home calibration. I price matched it against their own web site when it was $1,899 and their site had it for $1,299, then later I price matched it again when they added the free in-home calibration, price was reduced $1,000 and the warranty was $50 cheaper. Yeah, I think it was a steal. It was at the low end of my planned budget too so I couldn't have asked for a better deal.

TV operation is great, excellent picture right out of the box with factory settings. Lots of HDMI inputs, dolby digital optical audio output (passthrough) so all my devices are in high definition with digital audio. Xbox 360 (HDMI), DVD player (HDMI), cable box (HDMI), etc.. The contrast ratio isn't that great but you can't hardly notice it... and for the price I didn't care. I wanted a solid performer with a good picture. That's what I got. Discovery Channel, Xbox 360 games, and upconverting DVDs look great. Sports and games play great and I don't see any pixilation or screen ripping.

TV: Outstanding $/quality, Delivery: Terrible
company provided a great product, delivery was terrible. Delivery company contacted me and scheduled a morning drop off, waited all morning and afternoon, finally i called to find out if they were even coming and apparently the driver lied and said he spoke to me and rescheduled the delivery for late afternoon. I never recieved a phone call or spoke to anyone. Important part is that i finally recieved the TV, the bad is that i took off from work and spent all day waiting.

Sharp Aquos LC46D85U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Product Description

The AQUOS LC46D85U sets a new standard for large-screen flat panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC46D85U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine, providing high Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176H x 176V). In addition, The LC46D85U includes 120HZ Fine Motion Enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion image processing. The LC46D85U has built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuner and includes 5 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The LC46D85U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13838 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC46D85U
• Dimensions: 29.69" h x 43.82" w x 12.94" l, 51.80 pounds
• Display size: 46

Features

• 46-Inch Full HD 1080p HDTV LCD-TV with 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
• 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 5 HDMI inputs (v1.3 with Deep Color)
• PC Input
• RS-232C Input for control

Customer Reviews

FORGET THE CNET REVIEW, GREAT SET!!! NOT SO ON WHITE GLOVE DELIVERY
Like a previous poster I was very concerned about the not too good CNET review, but bought anyway based upon my son's recommendation. I am very satisfied with what I've seen so far. It compares very favorably with my Sony Bravia that I paid considerably more for than the Aqous.

Set has excellent sound and provides very good audio output for surround system. The picture, onced adjusted away from the factory settings, is very vivid with great colors.

One caution to anyone ordering who might not be physcically able to lift a 51 pound tv set, the stand for the set must be assembled and attached to the set.

The "White Glove" delivery guys will not do it for you. They also will not connect any equipment (cable box, dvd, sat box, etc.) to the set. So, be prepared to have else available to do those things on delivery day.

All things considered, I'd do it again.

Good Tevevision, Terrible Customer Service, Defect
I ordered Sharp Aquos LC46D85U on 12/23/08 by Amazon.com and received it on 01/02/09.
PROS:
I mainly bought this television for gaming, animation, and as a home theater tv, let me tell you it didn't disappoint. Gamemode actually works, I did a test with Super Smash Bros. Melee with composite cables there seem to be no lag in gamemode, with component cables it looks much better and there seems to be zero lag in any of the tv's AV Mode. Unlike the Samsung I had, game mode didn't work with either cables that is if you're an advance player and you do all your "L-Canceling" with your f,b,u,d-air. I wanted to know how this tv will fair against a HTPC, so I connected it to one though via HDMI instead of VGA. I was testing HD out and the color was so bright and deep anime(720p) in HD is awesome!! 5 HDMI ports and 120Hz is a bonus, free blueray player is just a promotion, I would have bought this tv without it. YES YES picture quality! Digital Channel's look great, analog is okay too.
CONS:
Unfortunately my tv came with a defect with the power supply. On the day I receive the television I was excited to give it a try, so I hooked it up tried turning it on it just wouldn't turn on until 15 minutes or so. The tv works fine afterwards until you leave it OFF for a FEW HOURS , the same problem would occur. It wouldn't turn on a " cold start" so I decide to contact customer service. I emailed Amazon and waited 2-3 hours for a reply, I didn't get one so I called them. It was rather difficult to understand because I was talking to someone living OUTSIDE of US, she only asked for my info it took quite awhile she finally tried to redirect me to someone who can help but she said they were off. I was very upset, the next day I received the email from AMAZON, they told me to contact SHARP first and have a "case number" with them. I called Sharp, their customer service was terrible they told me if the dispatcher comes and nothing is wrong with the tv I had to pay for service on a BRAND NEW TV. With the defect I had the dispatcher could have came and said nothing was wrong with it if he/she was able to turn it on. I was extremely upset at that point, but I decided to put up with it and continue this daunting chain. Dispatcher called me the next day, he was on his way but Sharp gave him incorrect address and info for both of his customers that day including myself. Only thing that was correct was my "case number" and my "cell number." The dispatcher took my tv and told me he'll have it fix within 3 days. Three days now, so I give him a call he told me the part was on backorder now this really upsets me, he told that he will contact the part he is ordering and call me back. Never called me back so I called back, turns out he didn't even make the call, finally I was put on hold and he told me that the tv will be finish tomorrow. Hopefully it will be finish.
CONCLUSION:
I've been an Amazon customer for about 2 years now and have never been disappoint up until now. Amazon and Sharp's customer service was not helpful. I don't mind waiting a little, but calling and waiting for a response was very time consuming. Amazon should just arrange for a replacement, not make me contact Sharp first. 4 Stars for Tv's quality minus 1 star for defect, but mainly for customer service from Amazon and Sharp. I apologize for the long compliant, but I'm extremely upset with customer service and had to make sure everyone knows. Although I recommend this television I don't recommend buying it here as customer service was terrible. Good Television otherwise, amazing picture quality like some reviews have stated. Take my word if you have the money spend an extra hundred or two and buy it in stores.
UPDATES:
The power supply was replace on 01/09/09 as promised, but problem was not resolved. It was rechecked and delievered once again on the 01/12/09 but the problem was still occurring. He told me from day one that the problem could either be the power supply or control panel. So my local dispatcher replace the control panel board and delivered the television the next day. Everytime the dispatcher delivered the tv, he was always reassuring me that he will get it fix, if not Sharp will personally replace it. After a few days of testing the issue is finally RESOLVED on 01/13/09. The TV came back with some minor scratches (only visible up close) on the frame which doesn't concern me and no visible scratches on the LCD. I was concern about the quality of the tv after repair, but I guess it still okay now. Sorry, this is not really a good review on the tv itself but just some issue you might encounter.
FINAL COMMENTS:
2D fighting games seems to be lagless on ps2 with component cables, I'm pretty sure DDR and Guitar Hero will be lagless too. Cables Matter. Oh, I forgot to mention that yes this model has a 10 bit LCD panel. Not really sure what this is yet, but I'm pretty sure that it has something to do with the quality rather than a 8 bit panel. Thank you for your time!

Regards Diana

10 months now
It's a great set and I would compare it favorably to any Sony that my peers have. No problems thus far.

Sharp Aquos LC42D65U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Product Description

The AQUOS LC42D65U sets a new standard for large-screen flat panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC42D65U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine, providing high Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time and wide viewing angles (176�H x 176�V). The LC42D65U is HDTV with built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 5 HDMI� inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The LC42D65U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16612 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC42D65U
• Dimensions: 28.03" h x 40.17" w x 12.81" l, 55.10 pounds
• Display size: 42

Features

• 42" HDTV LCD-TV with Full HD 1080p resolution
• 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 5 HDMI� inputs
• RS-232C Input for control

Customer Reviews

Fine but expected a bit better
I've had this for about a month. It works ok but since I have two other HDTVs at home so I got a good chance to compare (instead of just the giddiness of owning the first HDTV). The 6ms response time doesn't bother me as I don't think I can tell the difference between 6 ms and 4ms 9as.

The good:

Lower power consumption comparing to some other brands. Channel change is quick. You wouldn't know the importance of this unless you have one that's slow. Great menu selections. You can customize about anything. No banding.

Now the not so good:

I don't know how many dead pixels for such a screen size is considered acceptable. Mine came with at least two dozen. They are so small and I can't tell from beyond two feet away, so ok.

The speakers are really bad. Yeah maybe it's as bad as it can be. Even my wife can easily tell the difference between the build-in speakers and my $20 computer speakers that I plugged in.

One of the holes in the back that bolt the TV to the stand is slightly off position, as a result, the screw can't go in. The delivery guy tried 10 min, and I tried 20 min myself. It's not a deal breaker as the other 3 were screwed on fine, but just makes you wonder the cost-cutting has gotten to a dangerous point.

In the end I didn't return it because of the hassle of returning and the hassle of having to find another one. I expected a bit more from a supposedly higher end model, however.

2008 version of 64U
Check the reviews for the lc42d64u model. The "65u" is the fall 2008 version of it. I had to do a lot of research (hours) to figure this out. Even Sharp's website is still listing the 64u's at this time. Found this at productwiki.com

http://www.productwiki.com/sharp-aquos-d65u-series/

There have been over 60 5 start ratings on the 64u at amazon.com so I thought you might be interested in a little more feedback before making your purchase. Given the vast price difference, I figure it's just new and no one knows about it so this may be a get it while you can opportunity...

According to the site mentioned, the only difference is the energy star functionality, which can be turned off, according to the previous rater.

Great product, crystal clear picture quality
I bought that tv 3 weeks ago.Since that time, we are enjoying watching tv and dvd movies as whole family. Black is real black and the colors are vivid. I also connect my tv to my laptop and use as a monitor. Superb result.Great product, great buy.
20% energy saving option is an additional feature which is great.

Sharp AQUOS LC32BD60U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Built-In Blu-ray Player

Product Description

Once again, Sharp demonstrates its LCD technology leadership by successfully creating a new LCD-TV category. By leveraging their expertise in Blu-ray Disc Player technology, Sharp's AQUOS engineers have developed Full HD 1080p LCD-TVs with built-in Blu-ray Disc slots, enabling customers to take easy and full advantage of 1080p Blu-ray Disc titles. The slot is also backward-compatible with DVD and CD titles. The LC32BD60U feature Sharp's proprietary new Superlucent Advanced Super View LCD panel for the brightest, most vivid colors with reduced reflection. Sharp's proprietary Spectral Contrast Engine UD (Ultra Dark) provides high contrast ratio and deep black levels. The LC32BD60U is fully featured with three HDMI terminals, two HD component inputs, a PC input and RS-232C for control.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21159 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC-32BD60U
• Dimensions: 22.73" h x 30.44" w x 10.68" l, 34.20 pounds
• Display size: 32

Features

• 32-Inch Full HD 1080p HDTV LCD-TV built-in Blu-ray player
• Blu-ray Slot Also Plays DVD and CD
• New ASV Superlucent Panel for Clear, Colorful Images
• Swivel Table Stand for Convenient Viewing Angles

Customer Reviews

Very Good Overall Performance - Built in Blu-ray a Plus!
Received this 1080p LCD TV two days ago...this is an initial hands-on review. This is the first line of LCD TVs to contain a built-in Blu-ray DVD player. I needed this because of space limitations and for convenience. This TV extracts the highest resolution from Blu-ray DVDs for an exceptional picture. Conventional DVDs also produce an excellent picture and are upconverted from 480p. So far, I'm pleased. This TV will accept virtually all current video signals up to 1080p + PC input, making it as future proof as any current LCD TV. But there are some caveats.

1. TV Setup: TV is well packaged and protected. The Owners Manual is detailed and understandable. You must attach the base stand to the TV unless you intend to wall hang it. The black lacquer stand attaches easily using phillips screws and a screwdriver provided. All plastic protective coverings stayed on the TV and stand until final placement because black lacquer surfaces and LCD screens attract fingerprints and scratches. The base doesn't swivel or tilt. It is hefty and supports the TV very well.

2. Inputs abound: Seven inputs can handle most sources. They include three HDMI HDCP inputs, an Analog PC input, and various component/S-video/composite combos. Additionally, a USB input (called a Service Terminal) is provided for future firmware updates. I have an HD TiVo with HD Digital Cable service connected via HDMI. The TV and TiVo synched perfectly and the TV automatically labeled this input as TiVo...cool feature. Picture controls are adjustable for each input and maintain their settings.

3. Blu-ray Player (Profile 1.1, upgradeable): The DVD player forms a slight bulge on the rear right of the TV and is not obvious. It has a USB port for memory expansion and an ethernet port for future BD-Live capability. When a DVD is inserted into the loading slot, the TV switches to DVD input, reads the type disc and begins playing. Very easy to use! I tested two Blu-ray DVDs and two conventional DVDs without a hitch. Blu-ray DVDs took just under two minutes to load their data and play. Conventional DVDs took less than a minute. Commercial or homemade music CDs also work, however homemade MP-3 music disks will not play. The DVD player initially makes slight noises as the disk is loading. Once play starts it is silent. If there is a fan, it is very quiet. DVD functionality seems very well integrated into the electronics, remote control, and overall operation of this TV.

4. Limitations of the Blu-ray player: First, audio output to A/V receivers is bitstream via optical output in Dolby Digital 5.1 or 2-channel PCM. Analog 2-channel rca outputs are also provided. None of the next generation audio formats found on Blu-ray DVDs, i.e., Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, can be output. Second, if the player fails I must return the entire TV for service. Third, this is a profile 1.1 player. The owners manual indicates it will be upgradeable to profile 2.0 at a future date. If you can live with these limitations (which I can), then convenience, space savings, and ease of use make this a valuable addition.

5. Performance: Overall excellent picture with Standard and High Definition sources, after some adjustment. Sound is about average for this size TV. Bass and Treble, along with a Surround mode are adjustable. Blu-ray DVDs display exceptional video quality. HD Cable programs are pristine. Normal DVDs look very good. Sound is boosted slightly when playing DVDs and I perceived a very slight improvement in overall dynamics. Out of the box, after some adjustments, this TV exhibits a very slight red push...not a deal breaker. This means reds were somewhat over emphasized in all picture modes. Luckily, the Color Management System allows very detailed adjustment of each of six colors in Hue, Saturation, and Value (brightness). This is in addition to the normal contrast, tint, brightness, and color controls. Additionally, backlight is adjustable (from off to full on) as are video noise reduction controls. I'm sure with the help of my Avia test DVD and some experimenting, I'll be able to tweak the picture to my liking.

6. Summary: I'm very satisfied at this point. Factoring the price of a separate Blu-ray player into the price of a quality 1080p 32inch LCD TV makes this combo a reasonable alternative to separate components in my view. Limitations aside, the convenience of having a well integrated DVD player attached to a TV makes sense for many folks.

Perfect for what I needed
Looking for a combo tv/dvd player I came across this TV at the 11th hour. With a built in blu-ray that could play dvd as well, it was much better than what I was looking at initially. I wanted a tv for the bedroom but didn't want to have to buy and wire components, so this was a nice clean option since its all built in one.

After reading the reviews already on this page, I felt pretty confident this tv would be good for what I needed, and so far I have not been let down. Everything works well and is as described. My only gripes are that the blu-rays take a long time to load, but this is the case with my living room tv and stand alone blu-ray player too, so its just the nature of the beast. I gave 3 stars only because the frame around the tv looks a little cheap and has the super glossy plastic-y look, as well as all the little proprietary cheesy symbols printed on it on the front panel (dts, blu-ray, hd tv, etc). Typically that stuff would be on a sticker you could peel off, but here is permanently part of the finish. Also the picture is not quite as good looking as my Sony in the living room, so my expectations were a little higher, but for what it is, its great!

The biggest draw for me, apart from the convenience of having my media player and tv in one, is Amazon's service and prices. Once again, I was very happy with Amazon's fast shipping (they beat their estimated delivery time by a week!), and the white glove service (Ceva) is top notch. They bring the tv to your house in a small van (no bouncing around in big UPS or Fed Ex trucks), unbox the tv, set it up, test your remote, you can test out a movie, the full nine yards. Only then, once you've decided your cool with everything, do you sign off on the form and the guys take off. Try getting that kind of service anywhere else, its impossible.

To make the deal even sweeter, the shipping was free and the purchase was tax free, saving a couple hundred bucks when it's all said and done. Highly recommended, and be sure you buy from the Amazon store, to get all these perks.

Just Great - Should sell millions.
I Could not find my tv here or at the Sharp website. It may have been made for the military PX only. I have the 42 inch version of this tv. (LC-42BD80U). Well, I'm just a consumer who has looked at and read reviews on Plasma/LCD TVs for the last 5-6 years before I purchased my first one last year. (Samsung 46 inch 1080p) I don't know alot of spec lingo or jargon. All I know is that this TV is great to own and the price is good. I may have gotten it for a little less do to not having to pay tax at the PX and was given an additional discount for using a PX credit card for the fist time and no intrest for 6 months. I set the TV up and started watching TV within 30-40 minutes. I like the features, pictures and look. The only problem I had until I called Sharp was that my remote did not work when a dvd was in. The movie played fine, but I could not get it to stop, pause, fast foward of anything. 10 minutes on the phone and that problem was hsitory. I read the other reviews before mind and feel that sometimes "what you don't know you won't miss". I feel this will apply to the average buyer. The possitives over rides any negatives. We can find something negative in everthing we buy. You'll have to look hard here.

Sharp AQUOS LC46BD80U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Built-In Blu-ray Player

Product Description

Are you looking for the perfect entertainment combo? How about combining a Full HD 1080p LCD with a built-in Blu-ray Disc™ player? Now your family can enjoy the ultimate in space-saving Full HD video playback featuring Sharp's new Superlucent ASV panel. With optimized display properties, fast response time, and new AQUOS Pure mode, this LC46DB80U provides a stellar picture from disc-to-display all in a single product. For an even better viewing experience check out the LC46BD80U- featuring 10 bit ASV LCD panel and 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced Mode.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6248 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC46BD80U
• Released on: 2009-03-31
• Dimensions: 30.34" h x 43.81" w x 12.78" l, 54.00 pounds
• Display size: 46

Features

• Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution for the sharpest picture possible
• Built-in Blu-ray disc dlot enables easy operation of Blu-ray disc content
• 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
• Superlucent ASV LCD panel technology provides lowr eflection video processing for bright vivid colors and images
• Swivel stand for convenient viewing angles

Customer Reviews

We like it.
The unit is excellent. We were, however, surprised that some updates had to be downloaded onto the set to get it to play some of the blu-ray movies that would NOT play. (i.e. Taken, Australia) The tech department was very helpful in guiding us through the process.

I would recommend this TV.
We have had this TV for 3 months now and are very satisfied with it. We aren't high demand users and really everything about it has been fine for us. I mostly watch sports and the picture is great for basketball and baseball. Football season is just starting so I'm looking forward watching that on this TV. My only complaint (and the reason for 4 stars and not 5) is that the DVD player doesn't seem to play very many types of files/disks, even with updated firmware. It doesn't show things like jpg files or video files from my camera that play on other stand alone DVD players (non Blu-ray). Maybe all Blu-ray players are limited like that, I don't know. We get around it by hooking up a portable DVD player to the side AV jacks and watching them that way but it would be easier to just be able to pop the disks into the built in drive. Overall I think this is a great TV and I would recommend it.

one flaw
Sharp LC46BDOU --everything very good EXCEPT sound system. sound control is not graduated evenly and highest position not loud enough.

ADO

Sharp LC46SB54U 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Product Description

Sharp's LC-46SB54U Full HD 1080p LCD TV provides a slim, versatile high-definition television solution with a distinctive design. It features a high-performance ASV LCD panel for high brightness, a 7500:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, low-reflection glare protection and wide viewing angles. Features: Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) ASV LCD Panel displays 16:9 widescreen programs in their native aspect ratio without the need for scaling or other video processing. Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing. High Brightness (450 cd/m2) Sharp's LCD TVs are very bright, so you can put them virtually anywhere - even near windows, doors or other light sources - and the picture is still vivid. 2 HDMI Inputs for convenient connection to digital devices. 176°H x 176°V Viewing Angles are so wide you can view Sharp LCD TVs from virtually anywhere in the room! 60,000-Hour Lamp Life*1 Sharp's LCD backlight life is long enough to give you viewing pleasure for many years. 7500:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio provides incredible images whether you're watching dark or bright scenes! 6ms Response Time ensures you will enjoy fast-motion video without blurring or delay. PC Input conveniently turns your TV into a PC monitor.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23072 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC46SB54U
• Dimensions: 29.92" h x 43.35" w x 12.80" l, 66.10 pounds
• Display size: 46

Features

• 1920 x 1080 ASV LCD Panel
• 7500:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing
• 2 HDMI Inputs for convenient connection to digital devices
• PC Input conveniently turns your TV into a PC monitor

Customer Reviews

46" LCD HDTV Value
The Sharp LC-46SB54U is a no frills, value based 46" LCD 1080P HDTV. The picture on this TV is really good. I compared it in-store with newer Samsung technology right next to it, and it compared favorably. I was worried about its sound capability when I heard it in-store, but when I hooked it up at home, the sound is actually quite good...especially with the simulated surround sound turned on.

Most menu functions are intuitive and easy to navigate, the exception being the channel add/delete function. When you power on the TV, a wizard guides you through some initial setup, including scanning for channels. This process scanned more than 150 extra blank channels into the lineup, which I had to delete out manually. This was a royal pain. Hopefully these settings will persist even if there is a power outage.

The anti-glare capability of the screen is very good, but this greatly diminishes the quality of the view you have when you are not looking at the screen straight on. Even though the specs brag of 176 degrees horizontal, I estimate that at about the 120 degree mark the screen doesn't look good enough to even worry about watching. The 6ms response time allows this TV to display very high motion video without blurring...I have been quite pleased with the TV in this area.

The stand is very solid, and the TV is very attractive looking. I was surpised how light the TV was for its size. I was able to pick it up by myself and set it on a 20" high stand. Yet the TV feels like it is built with quality.

A 46" LCD TV is actually significantly bigger than a 42", and this one isn't that much more money...in fact it can be had cheaper than many of the 42" and even 37" TV's out there. If its more important to have a bigger TV than to have 120Hz, PIP, Universal remote, etc. than this may be the TV for you.

Pros:
Good Value, Great Picture, Good Sound, Well Built

Cons:
Channel Add/Delete, Viewing Angles, Poor Instructions

Great HDTV for a reasonable price
Our requirements for an HDTV are that it have a GREAT picture (check!), good sound (check,) eye-popping colors (check,) and be user friendly (check.)

This is a great HDTV for regular folks who don't have a list of high tech requirements. It might stand up to the high tech test, I have no idea. Consumer reports rated this a very good HDTV, I bought it, and we're very happy with it. We don't play video games on it. We watch Tivo'd movies and programs and watch DVDs.

Picture quality, in my very humble opinion, is breathtaking. We found it to be a reasonably priced television that meets and exceeds all of our family's requirements.

We were surprised to find that the sound quality is very good, too. Complex sound and you can raise the levels quite loud.

We've had it for a few months and are still very happy with it.

Sharp LC26SB27UT 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black

Product Description

Sharp's LC26SB27UT provides convenient 26" screen size class HDTV solutions with a distinctive design. The LC26SB27UT features a high-performance LCD panel for high brightness, a high contrast ratio, low-reflection glare protection and wide viewing angles. Features: True 16:9 Aspect Ratio (1366 x 768) LCD Panel displays 16:9 widescreen programs in their native aspect ratio without the need for scaling or other video processing. Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing. High Brightness (500 cd/m2) Sharp LCD TVs are very bright, so you can put them virtually anywhere - even near windows, doors or other light sources - and the picture is still vivid. HDMI Input for convenient connection to digital devices. 160°H x 150°V Viewing Angles are so wide you can view Sharp LCD TVs from virtually anywhere in the room! 8ms Response Time ensures you will enjoy all fast motion video with minimal blur. PC Input easily turns your TV into a PC monitor.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18221 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC26SB27UT
• Dimensions: 19.97" h x 26.03" w x 9.56" l, 18.50 pounds
• Display size: 26

Features

• 26" HDTV LCD TV slim design with a distinctive small foot print.
• Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing
• 2 HDMI Inputs for convenient connection to digital devices
• PC Input conveniently turns your TV into a PC monitor
• 8ms Response Time

Sharp LC40E77U 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Product Description

The AQUOS LC40E77U sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, the LC40E77U produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC40E77U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View Superlucent / Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine XD, providing high Contrast Ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°V). In addition, the LC40E77U includes 120HZ Fine Motion Enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion image processing. The LC40E77U has built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 4 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The LC40E77U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand features swivel capability for viewing angle convenience, and is also easily removed for wall-mounting applications.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6759 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC40E77U
• Dimensions: 26.93" h x 39.14" w x 12.80" l, 47.40 pounds
• Display size: 40

Features

• 40" Full HD 1080p HDTV LCD-TV with 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
• 10-Bit AVS Superlucent LCD Panel
• 4 HDMI terminals, PC input, RS-232C Input
• 4ms response time
• Spectral Contrast Engine XD for Deep Black Level

Customer Reviews

Great TV
For the money, let me just say, this is an amazing TV. The picture quality is fantastic. Color and contrast look great. The sound is pretty good too.

Channel-changing speed, a fingerprint-prone bezel, and a weak tuner are pretty ridiculous "cons" if you ask me. Personally, I didn't even notice the delay. And at most, it's still only a minor inconvenience. To the second con, the majority of HDTV bezels out there are shiny and it's not like you should need to touch the TV that often anyway. I think this model actually has one of the nicest looking bezels on the market with a champagne gradient finish on its lower portion. Tuner quality really shouldn't be a deciding factor when purchasing an HDTV, and surely not a dealbreaker. In my opinion, that's really letting a somewhat outdated technology determine a newer technology purchase. With a majority of people getting their signals from either cable or satellite, tuner quality is sort of non-issue.

Screen glare. Not an issue.

I bought this TV for HDMI content from both my computer and XBOX, as well as for HD programming. The 1080p and 120hz definitely deliver. FYI, I work with professional editors in my line of work. At one of the editing houses I commented how I had just gotten the newer version of one of their TVs. They told me that for their screens, they always go with Sharp because of the quality for the money.

Great picture quality
I am by no means a tech wiz so I will not get into the technical aspects of the product. Our TV is connected via Satellite HD box.

The picture quality of the TV is amazing. The colors are very natural. I did not have to tweak the picture quality setting. The factory default setting was great. The menu is very intuitive. I was able to play around with color and sound setting without reading the manual.

We did not find the screen to be very reflective. It is matte finish and does not reflect light. We have two table lamps sitting diagonally to the TV. Bezel is little shiny though that is true for Sony and Samsung as well.

Sound quality is good for regular watching. We did not use the inbuilt tuner of the TV hence cannot comment on its usefulness.

In all for the price, features, and picture quality the TV is a great value for money. Sony and Samsungs with same features and comparable picture quality are at least 20-25% more expensive.

Great LCD
I've been waiting for the new sharp 1080p 120hz model to come out and when it did Amazon has a great price for it. I have another Sharpe LCD TV (37") and they both work and look great. The picture is great though I don't think I can tell the difference of 120 hz because I didn't have a complaint on my non-120 hz TV. The unit is self is slick and like the manufacturer - Sharp! The menu is easy to navigate.

When I ran my calibration DVD on this TV, I found most of the settings were all ready right on out of the box. This unit has more HDMI ports and also has a port for your computer, both were important to me.

One of the best part about buying this TV is my experience with Amazon. It was easy. Amazon also allows you to choose a 4 hour window on line for delivery. The delivery people came on time and were super courteous. The shipping box was in great condition, without dents. They unpacked the TV and all the accessory parts for me to inspect - everything was pristine - before they left. They also offered to help me move my old TV and bring my new TV upstairs (I declined). I couldn't be more happier with my purchase

Sharp LC52E77U 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black

Product Description

The AQUOS LC52E77U sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, the LC52E77U produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC52E77U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View Superlucent / Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine XD, providing high Contrast Ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°V). In addition, the LC52E77U includes 120HZ Fine Motion Enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion image processing. The LC52E77U has built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 5 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The LC52E77U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand features swivel capability for viewing angle convenience, and is also easily removed for wall-mounting applications.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3828 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: High-gloss black with gold accent
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC-52E77U
• Dimensions: 33.94" h x 49.38" w x 12.78" l, 59.50 pounds
• Display size: 52

Features

• 52-Inch Full HD 1080p HDTV LCD-TV with 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
• 10-Bit AVS Superlucent LCD Panel
• 5 HDMI terminals, PC input, RS-232C Input
• 4ms response time
• Spectral Contrast Engine XD for Deep Black Level

Customer Reviews

Low price leader
At least for now this TV seems like the low price leader among new 2009 52" sets. I am very happy with my purchase after 2 weeks of ownership. I am watching it without any custom tweaking at all and blu-ray looks great, and ATSC digital broadcast reception via a RCA ANT1500 Large Multi-Directional Digital Flat Passive Antenna (White) is excellent too.

I bought this sight unseen because the price was right and it seemed to have the important stuff and not the frills, which was just what I wanted. Also previous models of the Aquos line got decent reviews.

This is my first large LCD so I don't have much to compare with. The features seem to be just a somewhat more mature version of last years features which is great if you don't want the dubious advantages (and expense) of things like 240hz mode, LED backlighting or ultra-thin screen.

The built-in sound is decent with hidden, downward pointing speakers and I use it for live TV (ie News and Sports) but for movies I have it connected to an AV surround amp.

Looks great mounted on the wall (nicer than on the stand).

Pros:

- 10-bit screen
- non-glare screen
I have it next to large window and although you can certainly see the light reflected, it is a kind of matte look not a sharp reflection. And the brightness of the screen can overcome whatever reflection there is except in dark scenes.
- 120hz mode
I really don't see a lot of difference so I tend to leave things in the regular movie mode, even for baseball
- good response time
subjective, nothing to compare
- good black
subjective, nothing to compare
- plenty of connections
- can custom label the on-screen menu inputs
well, it's important to me :)

Cons:
- no PIP
I don't care
- no DLNA/Internet connectivity
I'm connected to a MediaPC so this would be redundant except for firmware upgrades which have to be done via a USB port (not sure if end user can do that)
- the USB port is good only for service, not, for example, loading home pictures - again with a MediaPC it's not needed.

The delivery via Amazon/CEVA was by a couple of very nice guys who brought it in, unpacked it, put it on the stand (which I later removed) and turned it on, which was exactly what I wanted and expected. No dead pixels. 15 month warranty (12 month plus 3 more for registering online) which I hope I don't have to use.

Excellent TV for the price!
Just received this TV yesterday and had it up and running in no time at all. I have successfully connected my Cox HD-DVR, Roku (Netflix device), and Pioneer DVD player (1080p upconvert) to the TV...all with new HDMI cables. Visually this TV looks great, I like the piano black finish and the slight champagne gradiant at the bottom...will look even better once we get it up on our wall I think (wife likes the look too).

Upon first powering it up I was greeted with a few simple setup questions all laid out nicely on a very easy to read menu system. Once done I was up and running on our Cox HD-DVR. I went to a basketball game that was on and being broadcast in 1080i. Wow, simply wow. Amazing picture quality...and I hadn't even tweaked the settings yet. After watching a few more channels I switched over to my son's Cars (Pixar movie) DVD to check out the 1080p upconvert and the 120Hz dejudder capabilities. I had never really been able to detect the difference of this in big stores, but wow in the Cars movie at home it was very evident and actually looked really cool. The animation was sooo much smoother, it took a little getting used to but now I'm just amazed at it. Some might not like it, but I think most will.

SD channels actually look suprsingly ok. Was expecting them to look like total crap on this size TV, but they dont.

Later in the evening I started to get down to adjusting the video settings to get the blacks a litter better and the color to be just right (for my eyes anyway). Took about 30-40 mins but I think I have everything set the way I like it, and it looks even better than the initial settings. Blacks are VERY good.

For $1468 shipped, this is an amazing TV. Sure it doesn't have some of the newest bells and whistles...but for some of us who don't have a need for those or the added cost, its nice (ie, ethernet port, USB port, 240Hz, etc).

There are only 2 little downsides I have come across:
1) The sound is only so-so, but that was to be expected...most TVs just aren't spectacular. The sound is very clear, and voices are easy to hear/understand...but just no bass at all. So movies seem a little drab in the sound department. We will be adding a sound bar soon.
2) The viewing angle could be a little better I think. The image gets a little washed as you move to the sides of the TV. I was able to minimize some of it by tweaking the backlight level and contrast/brightness. But still could be better. The stand on this unit swivels though, so we just angle it towards the couch or chairs we will be in and the problem is solved.

Calibration Settings + Tips/Tricks
Since I have owned this TV for a few months now, I thought it would be helpful to share a few tips and tricks I have learned:

PROBLEM: INCOMPATIBLE AUDIO SIGNAL

All my A/V devices (360, PS3, Wii, Samsung DTB-H260F) were connected to my Onkyo TX-SR607 receiver with HDMI, which was set to output to my Sharp Aquos LC-52E77U. And, although the receiver was set to "Audio TV Out" off (and even with it on), the TV kept popping up this error:

"Incompatible audio signal has been received, please check the output signal."

It only pops up for a few seconds, and only when I would switch devices or resolution or whatever. Still, pretty annoying. Connecting the devices directly to the TV via HDMI caused the same error - the only time it didn't happen is when there was 2ch 44.1/48Khz PCM involved.

Unfortunately, unlike every other TV I have ever owned, the Sharp doesn't have a menu option to disable audio. Muting didn't help, either.

The solution? Set the audio volume to 0. No more error!


PROBLEM: NO DEVICE DETECTED (DVI -> HDMI)

When I first got this TV, I plugged in my Mac Mini, using a DVI -> HDMI cable. After using it for a bit, the TV would stop recognizing that the Mac Mini was connected. It turns out that, whenever the Mac Mini would be rebooted or would go to sleep, the Sharp would refuse to recognize that it was connected anymore.

The solution? Physically unplugging and plugging in the TV (not just pressing the power button), and disabling sleep on the Mac. I still have to do this unplugging dance occasionally - like for system updates - but not as often as when sleep was enabled. I guess that's the price you pay for a beautiful 1080p HDMI signal, as opposed to a letterboxed 1600x1200 VGA signal - the max this TV supports.


CALIBRATION SETTINGS

This TV has some definite problems with blues in areas of high contrast. Here are the best settings I have found, in order of their appearance in the menus:

OPC: Off
Backlight: +6 (you can adjust up or down a smidge if need be)
Contrast: +36
Brightness: -6
Color: +1
Tint: +1
Sharpness: -1

CMS Hue/Saturation/Value: 0
Color Temp.: Low (leave at Mid for color managed devices like Macs, or OTA TV)
R Gain: +11
G Gain: 0
B Gain: -10
Fine Motion Enhanced: Off (leave on for sports if you prefer)
Active Contrast: Off
Gamma Adjustment: 0
Film Mode: Off (I used Advanced(Low) for sports)
Digital Noise Reduction: Off
Monochrome: Off
Range of OPC: +16 Max, -16 Min (it is off, anyways)

Sharp Aquos LC32D44U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Product Description

The elegant AQUOS D44U Series easily enhances the decor of any family room, living room or den. With a true 16:9 aspect ratio, HDTV resolution of 1366 x 768, and breathtaking color purity, it is a next-generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future. The D44U Series utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel providing 7500:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time and wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°V). Both models are HDTV's with built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 2 HDMI and HD component video inputs as well as a D-sub, 15-pin input for PC compatibility. The D44U Series features a black cabinet and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications. Features: 16:9 ASV LCD Panel from Sharp's state-of-the-art Kameyama factory producing 7500:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 6ms response time. True 16:9 wide-screen aspect ratio with 1366 x 768 HDTV resolution. Wide Viewing Angles (176°H x 176°W) Sharp's AQUOS LCD TVs viewing angles are so wide, you can view the TV clearly from practically anywhere in the room. PC Input conveniently turns your TV into a PC monitor. Enhanced Color Filter uses finer points to achieve higher throughput, enabling deeper, more vivid colors and 150% higher contrast ratio. High Brightness (450 cd/m2) AQUOS LCD TVs are very bright. You can put them virtually anywhere - even near windows, doors or other light sources - and the picture is still vivid. Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners provide access to DTV and analog TV channels.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2892 in Consumer Electronics
• Size: 37 Inch
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC32D44U
• Released on: 2008-02-15
• Dimensions: 22.64" h x 30.56" w x 9.06" l, 29.80 pounds
• Display size: 32

Features

• 32" HDTV LCD-TV
• 7500:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 6ms Response Time
• 2 HDMI, 1 PC Input
• Black Cabinet

Customer Reviews

LC-32D44U is an excellent TV! Very well-balanced and always looks good!
I have both this TV as well as a Samsung LN-T2642H. It's very interesting to compare the two TV's performances. If you want the more balanced natural look, go with Sharp. If you're more interested in a vivid, colorful image go with Samsung. I also did an extended look at the Toshiba 26HL67.

There is a key difference between the panels Sharp uses compared to others. Sharp's TVs are made with panels called S-IPS while Samsung, Sony and Toshiba currently use a panel called S-PVA. This has everything to do with why Samsung, Sony and Toshiba have very strong color but one thing I noticed about Samsung is that when you look at it for a slightly low angle, the color gets darker and starts to invert. If you look it from above, the color gets lighter and starts to invert. With the Sharp, no matter what angle I look at it, the color doesn't change AT ALL! This is very impressive and cool!

I also notice that when I played around with the TV settings, it doesn't need much to look good, it almost always does. When you turn on the Active Contrast mode on the Sharp (it's equivalent to DNIe), it doesn't totally knock out the details in darker areas. At first, I had to keep checking to see if it was on or not because I was so used to the way the Samsung crushes black details even on the Low setting. Once again, I was more impress with the way this TV addresses contrast in fact I think the Sharp does a better job with contrast because of its black color.

The Sharp's black color is closer to black than the Samsung. The black color on the Samsung is more of a dark blue even on Warm temperature (it's especially noticably at slight vertical angles) but with the Sharp the black was much closer to real black.

The speakers on the Sharp doesn't distort at volume levels higher than 30. With the Samsung, when u turn the volume up pass 30, the bass tends to distort the fidelity of all the sound resulting in a buzz. This is probably due to the build of the unit and the lower wattage for the speakers. Sharp doesn't sound perfect either but it's definitely warmer and clearer at high volumes thanks to having 10 watts per speaker instead of 5. I would recommend everyone to get a 2.1 speaker for any LCD TV though. Take advantage of those sound outputs on the back of your TV! :) It definitely takes your experience to a higher level!

One minus I have with the Sharp was that it didn't have a headphone jack.

Overall, I think this is an excellent 32" TV. Sharp is definitely worth a look and probably my new LCD manufacturer of choice. It doesn't need as much tweaking when you switch between uses. I tested both TVs with PC (via DVI>HDMI), Xbox 360, HDTV, SDTV, HD-DVDs and upconverted DVDs. With the Samsung, I find myself always tweaking the settings between uses like changing the Energy Saving level, turning up the Digital NR for SDTV, turning it off for everything else, toning down the DNIe.

Thanks to Sharp's OPC, the backlight adjust very intelligently based on what's on the screen. I just leave the Active Contrast on because I know I'm not missing out darker details, the picture is very sharp and the panel is slightly faster thanks to the 6ms speed, which equals less motion blur with things like text and more solid image overall.

This Sharp is the real deal and reminds me much more of a CRT than the Samsung because the Samsung requires too much twinkering to get things comfortable. I think if the Samsung's black was more like true black and the vertical angle didnt distort so much I wouldn't tweak it as often.

So in summary, if you want the most vibrant colors and don't mind tweaking between uses by all means get a Samsung. (I still like the Samsung and would give it a 4 out of 5)

If you want a more, natural looking picture, that doesn't offer or require as much tweaking because it just plain looks good, go with a Sharp.

I think Toshiba and Sony TVs tend to do a better job with black crush and black color than Samsung but since the panels are the same technology (S-PVA), they still have the vibrant color and probably some vertical viewing weirdness.

Great TV. Best value for the money spent.
This is my first HDTV (I am an electronics engineer so, it took very long for me to buy one that i like). But this tv blows me off. Great natural colors, no bright and deep colors as in other samsung and toshiba Tvs.

The Menu is simple but even then it gives wide range of adjustments. Don't be attracted by the video reviews of the other TVs given all over the internet about the different options you can change on your TV because you know what, not many people use all those menu items. This has got bunch of inputs to it and it also have a headphone jack. I added my Bose system to this TV and it really gives a great Movie Experience.
The edges can be a little too glossy, but if you are a person who likes to keep the things neat, you will love the gloss.
Very useful menu item as skipping the Inputs makes this more versatile.
16 ( 4 x 4 ) Customizable favourite channels make life a little more easy. I bought this TV for the olympics and the NBC gives a HighDefinition Feed using the regular cable(no HD receiver required to watch some of the channels like NBC, TNT, A&E ) and its absolutely stunning. I also get some digital channels that are great. The audio can be skipped between mono, stereo, surround where available.
This is a tv that can be rated more than 5.
Pros: Everything.. really amazing tv.

I cannot believe you are still reading the review instead of going to the store and buying one. But for those who " have to read " here are the
cons: The Remote has to be really pointed to the receiver which can be a pain somtimes and also the channels skip a little slow, but that doesn't bother me.

note: avoid plasmas they give out toomuch glare.
update: the latest plasmas are giving much lesser glare then the older ones, i guess the technology has finally caught up.
If you are looking for a tv at this size, it really doesn't make a lot of difference between 720p and 1080p/i. it only matters when you go for a more bigger tvs.

And as an electronics engineer , i can safely say, that Sharp carrys one of the greater tv screens if not BEST.
Hope this review helps.
Please email me with questions. more than happy to reply.

Great set
I found it hard to find any reviews on this particular model online but I decided to take a chance, since its predecessor, the lc32d43u was pretty well rated. i am glad I did. I find the picture quality very good even in standard definition (with a digital feed) and there are plenty of options for you to get the quality the way you like it. My only small problem is that at some angles the picture can be bit washed out, but this is only at severe side angles. Overall good value for money.

Sharp LC22SB27UT 22-Inch LCD HDTV, Black

Product Description

Sharp's LC22SB27UT is a widescreen HDTV LCD TV that provides a slim design, high definition TV solution with a distinctive small foot print. It features a high-performance LCD panel for high brightness, a high contrast ratio, low-reflection glare protection and wide viewing angles. The LC22SB27UT includes ATSC/NTSC tuners to receive off-air broadcasts as well as digital cable QAM capability to receive non-scrambled digital cable programming. In addition, the LC22SB27U is PC compatible and is an HDTV monitor for greater versatility. As an HDTV monitor, it is compatible with all 1080i and 720p signals from HDTV sources..

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19222 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC22SB27UT
• Released on: 2009-06-15
• Dimensions: 15.60" h x 7.91" w x 21.21" l, 10.30 pounds
• Display size: 22

Features

• Sharp 22-inch HDTV LCD TV slim design with a distinctive small foot print.
• Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing
• HDMI Input for convenient connection to a digital device
• PC Input conveniently turns your TV into a PC monitor
• Component Input

Customer Reviews

A very nice picture, and easy to use
I'm very happy with my new Sharp. The picture is very nice, it was easy to set up when I received it (didn't even open the manual yet), and the remote control was thoughtfully designed. I just hooked it up to a regular TV antenna bought at the dollar store, and it picked up all the digital channels in my area with no problem.

The only thing I don't like about it is that the sound isn't rich like on my old-fashioned TV. I haven't tried hooking it up to a computer yet, or a DVD player, so can't comment on that. It's a good buy, especially for the price.

good buy for the money
Needed a TV for my teenagers room. Very good price and a good picture. Have been using for about a month and everyone is happy with it.

Sharp LC46E77U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black

Product Description

The AQUOS LC46E77U sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, the LC46E77U produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC46E77U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View Superlucent / Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine XD, providing high Contrast Ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°V). In addition, the LC46E77U includes 120HZ Fine Motion Enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion image processing. The LC46E77U has built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 5 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The LC46E77U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand features swivel capability for viewing angle convenience, and is also easily removed for wall-mounting applications.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16174 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: High-gloss black with gold accent
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC-46E77U
• Dimensions: 30.24" h x 43.81" w x 12.78" l, 48.50 pounds
• Native resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Display size: 46

Features

• 46-Inch Full HD 1080p HDTV LCD-TV with 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
• 10-Bit AVS Superlucent LCD Panel
• 5 HDMI terminals, PC input, RS-232C Input
• 4ms response time
• Spectral Contrast Engine XD for Deep Black Level

Customer Reviews

Very fine TV
Quality
I had another LCD Sharp for four years before this one. That one has survived two cross-country moves and the pixels are still perfect. My feeling is that Sharp's panels tend to have fewer dead pixels than their competition. Also, there are many fewer complaints about the sets suddenly not turning on after two months (in stark contrast to Samsung). So I regard Sharp as a high-quality but relatively cheap LCD TV maker.
Picture
The picture quality is fine (I'm not a videophile) and HDTV really is lovely. Imagine being able to see the food served on the Food network... to say nothing of a football or golf ball. I like the 120MHz motion de-juddering, but I have it turned to low rather than high. It really is quite unnatural in the high setting - everything looks like an episode of the Teletubbies. Maybe I'll get used to it. The "OPC" thing is annoying, but you can turn it off and/or stop the little leaves from appearing every thirty seconds. I think it has something to do with dynamic contrast, which takes the ambient light in the room into account, but I can't be sure. Suffice it to say, the picture is pretty good.
Sound
Also fine - how loud do you want it? Actually, the bass is a little overdone, but I've hooked up a soundbar and everything sounds great now. Nicely enough, this set acts a bit like a receiver: all my audio signals get channelled into the TV through HDMI connections and then I use a digital audio output to send it to my soundbar. I don't need multiple wires to connect my soundbar. I thought that was a nice feature.
Set-up
Easy. Clear manual. Good menus. Functional remote control (which also operates my other Sharp TV and looks almost identical!).
Why buy?
The styling is fine. It's not as thin as the latest Samsungs but it's only 40 lb (that's considerably lighter than last year's D85U, which this replaces) and the design works well.
It's energy efficient. Again, only the much more expensive Samsung LED-based LCDs are better, but they don't have even lighting across the whole screen. Oh, there's a Philips Eco-TV, too, but I never saw that in the shops.
It's high quality and does the job. Basically, it's a brand name product with the latest technology at a no-name price.
Why only 4 stars?
I wanted an LED set! No, seriously, this is a great TV with plenty of inputs (9 by my count, of which 5 are HDMI) and it's energy efficient and light enough to transport or wall-mount. It's not the lightest or the brightest or the loudest or the fastest, nor is it the cheapest, but it's a good compromise on all those things.

Several pros, some cons.
I got this LCD to replace an Aquos 42D65U; mainly because of my old set lacked a 10-bit panel and 120Hz video processor, features that are present with this set.

I am kind of picky regarding features and while some people might think Im a bit exaggerated regarding details this review is to address anyone whom needs to know specific details to help to decide about getting this set.

PROS:
-There are a lot of options in the menu that let you fine-tune the calibration of the image. If you own a calibration DVD or Blu ray you can easily achieve a perfect image and color balance that can also be tweaked to your personal taste.
-Input lag in GAME Mode is practically inexistent; I read that some brands have severe input lag while other brands also offer some sort of GAME mode to reduce such lag, but after personal comparisons SHARP manages it better.
-120Hz processing gives you a very smooth image and not as exaggerated as displayed by other brands and also NO artifacts!
many people turn this option off because it sometimes look unnatural, and I agree. Watching a movie that looks like a soap opera its not cool and sometimes it looks just plain silly and eerie, but this set manages it without going to the extreme and looks smooth and natural...and you can just turn it off if it bothers you.
Also note this: NO artifacts!

CONS:
note: I repeat, Im picky, maybe you wont notice these CONS and if you do you may not give a lot of thought to it as they are not catastrophic faults.
-that 10-bit panel promise of smooth transition between colors is not quite true. While it certainly alliviates some instances of color transition, that step between different shades of the same color are still present, not a deal-breaker issue, maybe you even havent noticed it.
-Light Banding, If you dont know what banding is, dont look for it, dont go fishing for problems. Old Aquos set had this problem and VERY more noticeable than it is in this set; also not a deal-breaker but mildly annoying if you look for it and visible only in specific panning scenes.
-Transitions of skin tones in faces sometimes look a bit posterized, or softened. Im stubborn and picky I want to see the pores on averyone faces, be able to count the eyelashes! But if you watch TV from the recommended distance then its absolutely no problem and also it might be a matter of personal taste for some people since professionals recommend to set the sharpness of the picture at low settings. Turning down the Fine Motion and dejudder settings dont alleviate this issue, but as I said, its only somewhat visible in skin tones at close-ups, otherwise the details of objects are spot-on.

MOVIE and GAME modes are my recommended settings since I found both DYNAMICs, STANDARD, PC and USER modes more of a chore to calibrate and ultimately pointless since movie/game work perfect for me.

The picture is gorgeous, Blu Ray movies look amazing and both Xbox and PS3 also have excellent image quality and no lag. The price is really accesible compared to other brands and it might not have LAN connectivity or included content as weather widgets or cooking recipes as competing sets but you might already have several devices that offer those functions and its not a big deal.

So if you are disappointed in looking around the web or forums for those very specific details regarding this LCD I hope this helps you.

Awesome picture!
Just setup the tv last night to watch the Blazer game (thumped Denver!!!). Incredible picture and the faster processor kept up with the action pretty well (120hz). Setup was a snap, very intuitive if you've plugged in most any other electronics/gaming systems.
The only knock on this set are the speakers which if turned up are flat and tinny. That is not a concern for us as we've wired for surround however if you do not have a sound system I would consider a sound bar.

Sharp LC40E67U/N 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Product Description

The LC40E67UN offers high performance at a top value. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 and fine color purity, it is a next-generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future. The LC40E67UN utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View Superlucent / Black TFT Panel providing high Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time and wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°V). It is an HDTV with built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and includes 4 HDMI and 2 HD component video inputs as well as a D-sub, 15-pin input for PC compatibility. The LC40E67U features a black cabinet and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6825 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC40E67UN
• Dimensions: 26.92" h x 39.14" w x 12.80" l, 47.40 pounds
• Display size: 40

Features

• 40" HDTV LCD-TV with Full HD 1080p Resolution
• 16:9 AVS Superlucent LCD Panel
• Vyper Drive Game Mode
• 6ms Response Time
• 4 HDMI, 1 PC Input, RS232

Customer Reviews

Nice TV
I was not going to review this TV, but when I read the first review up here I thought I should go ahead and add my two cents. First of all, it does not seem like a big issue to me that the TV does not come with a wall mounting stand. I do not think LCD TVs like this normally do come with that (a buddy of mine just bought a larger Sony for over $2G and it did not come with a stand). I have mine sitting on a TV stand anyway, so this was really not an issue for me. Secondly, I do not think it is accurate that this model is being discontinued. When I got my TV I was told that this was a new line and that they were just coming out (2-3 weeks ago). The fact that there are virtually no reviews of the TV on the internet seems to support that point. So I think that is misinformation.

I was worried about the fact that the TV is 60hz and not 120hz like many of the TVs coming out now (or even 240hz). It appears to me that I was worried over nothing as I do not see any issues at all, even when I am watching sports such as football, basketball, etc.

Another thing I was worried about was the sound - I had looked at a 37" Sharp in Walmart a while back and noticed that the sound was very poor - in particular, not loud enough. That is not the case on this TV. It has two sound modes, Stereo and Surround, and the sound seems very good actually for an LCD.

As to the picture quality, I did not think that the Standard mode looked that great, but after I fiddled with the modes I settled on the User setting where I could adjust things like backlight and contrast myself and, having done that, I think the picture is very good. Dynamic (not Fixed) also looks very good.

My only real complaint here is that I can't figure out how to set the video modes for things like "dot by dot" and "smart stretch" so that it uses the appropriate mode for an input signal. What I would like to see is the ability to have it use "dot by dot" (this shows the signal as received by the TV) for HD, but "smart stretch" (this stretches the signal to fill the screen) for standard TV, but I don't see how to do that. Not sure if other brands can do that, but does not seem like this one does (but this could be user error, I am still learning about the TV).

The TV has a matte screen (vs glossy) and it looks very nice in the room where I am using it (family room with low to moderate light). It has a glossy frame around the screen with an orange highlight along the bottom. It is a nice looking TV, similar to the Samsung TOC (I have a 20" TOC in my bedroom).

I have the TV hooked up to a Comcast HD DVR box, so I really can't say much about how well the TV works as a tuner, have not tried it that way. I am using the Comcast box as my tuner.

Like most HDTVs, HD looks spectacular, standard TV is "not bad". DVDs look good, certainly no worse than on a regular TV, better I'd say. I have not tried Blue Ray yet.

I like the TV and I am very happy with it so far. I think it is a very good buy for the $$.

Good TV, With Shortcomings
I have the TV for about 2 weeks now. Overall it is a good value for the price, but I think there are a couple of shortcomings that I am not sure are specific to this TV or to LCD's generally. The main issue is getting the color and brightness settings right. The TV comes with a feature that automatically sets color, brightness and sharpness(I believe the feature is called "OSC" or some similar acronym) based on the lighting in the room. I found that if this feature is turned on, the picture is extremely dull. Only after turning this feature off and manually adjusting the brightness, color and sharpness on my own does the picture have the bright color and crispness one would expect from a high definition television. The second concern relates to the picture quality itself. When an object is not moving quickly, the picture is sharp; but if someone or something is moving, there is a bit of a blurry effect that does not allow the TV picture to "focus" on the object and render it sharply. As a result, for certain programs, you do not see the very high definition crisp picture you would hope for on TV of this kind. It is still unclear to me whether continued manipulation of the TV's settings will improve each of these issues. The third issue with the TV is the sound quality; it is not very good or "stereo-like." This can certainly be resolved by hooking up the TV to a surround-sound system, but by itself the TV's sound is lacking. Fourth, a minor point: the TV takes a very long time to turn on; maybe 15 seconds. Not a huge inconvenience but that is longer than I expected and can be annoying if you are trying to quickly tune to a program. Finally, and this may be an issue with LCD TV's generally, I don't think the picture compares well to my Plasma (older) TV. On the Plasma, the colors, especially black, seem richer and it is more enjoyable watching fast moving sports programs.

On the bright side, the TV renders a standard definition picture far better than my plasma. There is also no issue with "burn-out," something that is a constant worry with my plasma. The TV also has 1080p capability, which I have yet to test out with a Blueray player. Finally, the TV looks very nice on the wall; it is a nice looking piece of machinery.

If anyone has any views on the above issues, particularly as to the shortcomings, I would love to hear them.

Great TV for the price
I've had this tv for a few weeks now and I'm quite happy with it. The picture is great. Sound is very good for a flat panel LCD. I currently have my HD cable box connected to it and my Playstation 3. I also am using an DVI to HDMI cable which connects my laptop to my tv. This hookup is great for watching tv shows over the web (like from Hulu), or also as a photo viewer. Blue-ray movies look amazing. Video games on my PS3 look amazing. I was not a big fan of the "champaign" colored accent on the bottom but once I got the tv home, it is very subtle, much less noticeable than in the picture on this website. I also like how the screen is not one of those ultra glossy ones that reflects too much. Also, as you'll read below, this tv is not a discontinued model. It is a new 2009 model and is active on Sharp's website. For the price, I will say you can't really go wrong here. You'll be very happy with it.

Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Product Description

The AQUOS LC52D85U sets a new standard for large-screen flat panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC52D85U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine, providing high Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176H x 176V). In addition, The LC52D85U includes 120HZ Fine Motion Enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion image processing. The LC52D85U has built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuner and includes 5 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The LC52D85U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2343 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC52D85U
• Dimensions: 33.39" h x 49.30" w x 12.95" l, 62.80 pounds
• Display size: 52

Features

• 52-Inch Full HD 1080p HDTV LCD-TV with 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
• 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 5 HDMI inputs (v1.3 with Deep Color)
• PC Input
• RS-232C Input for control

Customer Reviews

LC52D85U
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
This TV is the best I've ever owned. Setup was painless and really there was very little tweaking of the colors out of the box. The picture is amazing. PS3 looks great, blueray movies even better and this TV has "5" HDMI inputs. The room it's in is very bright and the TV performs great, my previous TV was a HD CRT and would wash out in the day light. Not so with this TV and sports look amazing!!!! I love this TV and I'm very happy with the purchase. I would recommend it to anyone. It is simply the best TV I have ever viewed.

Best TV ever
I've owned a variety of HD TVs. This Sharp Aquos 52" replaces a 61" DLP system. It is superior in every regard. High Def is a joy with this TV and the 120hz fixes problems that have plagued previous LCDs. I wanted to go with the 65" version but the price differential was difficult to justify. The 52" version in my home theater looks great (even my wife was impressed). I hooked up the cable and BluRay player via HDMI and routed the audio from the TV to my 7 speaker Yamaha system via audio optical link. Results were awesome, though I can't crank up the volume when my wife is in the house (I have been encouraging her to visit her mother more :-)

An Amazing Picture
My new Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV arrived in 4 days, and 3 days early from the Video & Audio Center, in perfect shape. The courier helped me unpack, set up and place this monster on its stand. Great service does not get any better than that. I first plugged in the HDMI connection to my RR HD-DVR and then the power plug, sat down & and struggled to find the HDMI connection I had used in the onscreen menu - there were so many inputs it was trial and error(didn't read the manual, no time!). Finally I landed on input 4 which was the live HDMI connection - the channel was set to a full HD channel and had a Fleetwood Mac concert recorded in 2004 playing in full glorious 1080i. I could see every strand of fly away hair and split ends on Stevie Nicks. Frankly I almost soiled myself because I was not expecting THAT degree of picture quality. I am still getting goosebumps from this beauty. This HDTV is just magnificent. The picture is bright, crisp and free of any banding issues. I can say without a doubt this TV will please even the most finicky of consumers. Tech types can tweak away at the hue and saturation controls to their hearts contect, color temperature, active contrast, fine motion are all customizable. The set even makes 480i HBO broadcasts look almost like HD quality.
I have been reading online reviews and customer experiences for over 3 months on all brands of HDTV's prior to pulling the trigger, and I can assure you that you will not be disappointed with this HDTV. I am reluctant to touch the fine tuning picture controls for fear of messing with the already perfect, gorgeous picture right out of the box! One of the reasons I ruled out other brands such as Samsung was the lack of a matte screen to combat reflective glare, as my living room has two banks of floor to ceiling windows & also with cathedral ceilings, facing south. Thus I was concerned with buying just an expensive mirror. It is so sunny in my viewing area an old CRT set was unwatchable during the brightest morning hours - not so this Sharp HDTV. The anti-reflective surface completely eliminates any bothersome reflections. The viewing angle is just about as advertised, I can stand almost 75 degrees to the side and still can view the screen. Just an amazing set. I liked the way the TV will indicate the screen resolution upon changing to a new channel, I find this to be a nice touch. I really liked that the user can alter the range of the OPC and power saving feature so as to limit the degree that the set will automatically reduce brightness in a dark room.

An aggressive price, & free shipping just clinched it for me; I had already decided on the Sharp. This a just a great HDTV, if you are considering this set at all, just go for it.